Category Archives: Variety

M. Night Shyamalan Faces $81 Million Copyright Trial Over Apple TV+ Show ‘Servant’
Director M. Night Shyamalan went on trial on Tuesday over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the Apple TV+ show “Servant.” Francesca Gregorini, an Italian-born dir...
Gmaddaus Jan 14, 2025

The Most Anticipated Tours of 2025 and 2026 — And How to Buy Affordable Tickets Online
It’s a good year for music lovers, who will be able to see some of their favorite artists perform record-breaking albums and chart-topping singles of the past year. Oasis kicked off their long-a...
Atingley4 Jan 14, 2025

Michael Schlesinger, Repertory Executive and Classic Film Enthusiast, Dies at 74
Michael Schlesinger, a renowned repertory executive who worked at United Artists Classics, Paramount and Sony Repertory, died Jan. 9. He was 74. Schlesinger died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angele...
Matthew Minton Jan 14, 2025

With TikTok U.S. Ban Looming, Users Flock to Red Note — Another Chinese-Owned App
TikTok could be outlawed in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19 over concerns about its Chinese ownership, unless it gets a reprieve from the Supreme Court or if Beijing-based parent company ByteDance complie...
Todd Spangler Jan 14, 2025

BAFTA Nominations Predictions: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Expected to Lead; ‘Challengers’ and Mark Edelshteyn Could Surprise
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will announce its nominations on Wednesday, Jan. 15, casting a spotlight on an unpredictable awards season. This year's nods come amid a somber ...
Clayton Davis Jan 14, 2025

‘Wolf Man,’ Keke Palmer Comedy ‘One of Them Days’ Compete for Box Office Crown Over Holiday Weekend
Universal and Blumhouse’s “Wolf Man” reboot and the Keke Palmer-led comedy “One of Them Days” will contend for the top slot on box office charts over the Martin Luther Ki...
Rebecca Rubin Jan 14, 2025

‘Squid Game 2’ Becomes Netflix’s Third Most-Watched Season Ever, After ‘Squid Game 1’ and ‘Wednesday’
Green light! With 152.5 million total views, the second installment of “Squid Game” has become the third most-watched TV season on Netflix, trailing behind only its own first season (265 m...
Ethan Shanfeld Jan 14, 2025

MusiCares Person of the Year Event, Honoring Grateful Dead, Is Moving Ahead, Recording Academy Confirms
The 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year event, honoring the Grateful Dead, is moving ahead “with a special appeal for donations to support wildfire relief efforts,” the Recording Academy con...
Jem Aswad Jan 14, 2025

Ridley Scott Set Aside Bee Gees Biopic Over Paramount Deal Issues: ‘They Didn’t Like My Deal. I’ll Move On. I’m Expensive, but I’m F—ing Good’
Ridley Scott revealed in a new interview with GQ magazine that his planned Bee Gees biopic at Paramount Pictures was set aside following some deal issues with the studio. Variety reported in February ...
Zack Sharf Jan 14, 2025

Annie Lennox Evacuated Twice During L.A. Fires, Two Relatives Lost Their Homes in the Palisades
Annie Lennox visited the Project Angel Food kitchen on Monday afternoon to show her support for volunteers at the meal delivery service for critically ill residents in Los Angeles. "What a wonderful o...
Marcmalkin Jan 14, 2025